An important podcast topic this week, after some recent welfare stories in the news around over-breeding dogs.

Nathan and Genetic George discuss the news stories, the importance of breeding limits, and how responsible breeders cater for this in their breeding programs.

A shout-out to podcast listener Wendy from Pitter Patter Cavoodles for her suggestion for this week's episode!

After the great feedback to our series on "coat colour", we're excited to share another special episode - all about dogs and coat type!

Nathan and Genetic George dive into the genes that make up "coat type" in dogs - including the 'long-haired' gene, 'curly' gene, and 'improper coat' gene.

You can learn more on this - and view some great diagrams - in this great research paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19713490/

Ever wondered what the dog parks of the future could look like? Well, Jared Zabel from OpenPark does!

In this week's episode, Jared joins us to discuss his vision for OpenPark - a new US start-up, re-imagining how dog parks can provide holistic pet care. Think of it as a gym for dogs!

You can read more about OpenPark on their website - https://www.openpark.us/

Tune in for the final instalment in our series on dog coat colour! In Part 3, we discuss two of the most rare colour variations - piebald (pied) and merle - and delve into the health conditions owners and breeders of merle dogs need to be aware of.

You can read more here about the Langevin merle scale via the link here, and check out a great educational and visual resource for Dog Coat Colour here.

We're back with Part 2 in our special episode all about dog coat colour!

Here is the link to the great educational resource discussed in the episode, explaining coat colour with great visuals: http://www.doggenetics.co.uk/index.htm

Ever wondered how a black labrador can produce yellow puppies?

Here is the link to the great educational resource discussed in the episode, explaining coat colour with great visuals: http://www.doggenetics.co.uk/index.htm

A whole podcast episode on the Golden Retriever? Sign us up! 

This week on "What The Bark", we shone our 'Breed Spotlight' on one of the world's most popular breeds. 

Joining us was Jane Hodges from Camuka Golden Retrievers, as we dive into the origins of the breed, their temperament and standard, important health concerns, and why they're so enduringly popular. 

Jane has even written a book on how to raise a Golden Retriever puppy, which is a fantastic read for new GR parents! You can find out more at camuka.com

This week, we’re tackling one of the most commonly asked questions from breeders in the last 6 months…what is ADAMTS3?

This new genetic health test has raised a lot of questions and concerns, so we thought we would demystify the most frequent questions, and look at how this affects breeding programs.

Please note, the information in this episode is for general advice only, and we always recommend consulting with your vet on any health decisions.

The "What The Bark" podcast is back for 2023!

As we get a year older, it left us thinking about the age of our doggy friends - and the importance of caring for your dog based on how old they are.

So we invited Dr. Andria Beal - founder of EpiPaws - to talk about how their tests help determine a dog's age, and the study of epigenetics.

Psst - there are also Orivet and EpiPaws prize giveaways, so make sure you listen in!

You can learn more about EpiPaws at their website - https://www.epipaws.com/

For our last podcast episode of 2022, 'What The Bark' thought we'd tackle arguably the biggest challenge for dog owners during the last few years - separation anxiety!

We were joined by RightPaw breeder Tiana Karamihas of River City Puppies to unpack this common problem. Tiana is a "Cavoodle Coach", and has encountered this problem in her breed.

We discuss what causes separation anxiety, how to identify it, common mistakes to avoid creating an anxious puppy, and strategies you can put in place to combat this.

Tiana also has her own podcast - "The Cavoodle Coach" - with many other tips and tricks for current and future Cavoodle owners.

What The Bark will be back with new episodes in 2023!